A team of people working as a unit can compensate for each other’s strengths and weaknesses, in the process accomplishing more than an independent individual.

This is true in every social and organizational setup.

A team of designers, product owners, architects and engineers transforming the vision of a company to a product.

A group of friends taking on different roles in a trip – the planner, the mediator, the jester, the navigator.

A unit of parents bringing up a family.

When you have the support of even one other person in an endeavour, the pressure to always be on point and perfect is lessened. We gain the freedom to let loose our emotions occasionally – be the fun person or express anger – safe in the knowledge that our partner will balance us out. It is an incredible fortification system that an individual shouldering all responsibilities does not get.

In a world that is increasingly emphasizing individuality, the benefits of a strong support structure are worth a reminder.